Loganville News & Events

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Things Happening In Loganville

(and surrounding areas)

🎵 Trivia at The Patriots’ Grill 
📍 4635 Atlanta Hwy, Loganville, GA 30052
🕒 Friday, May 8, 2026 • 6:00 PM
Test your trivia skills while enjoying great food and drinks at The Patriots’ Grill.

🤠 Line Dancing at American Legion Post 
📍 4635 Atlanta Hwy, Loganville, GA 30052
🕒 Friday, May 8, 2026 • 7:00 PM
Put on your boots and hit the dance floor for a lively night of line dancing at the American Legion. A fun way to spend your Friday evening with music, movement, and community fellowship.

🎶 Karaoke Night at A Bite To Eat
📍 4447 Atlanta Hwy, Loganville, GA 30052
🕒 Friday, May 8, 2026 • 6:00–9:00 PM
Come show off your singing skills or just enjoy the music at A Bite To Eat’s karaoke night!  Full menu available.

🚘 Document Destruction at City Hall

🕒 Saturday, May 9, 2026 • 9:00 AM–11:00 AM
📍 4303 Lawrenceville Rd, Loganville

In honor of the Great American Cleanup, the City of Loganville, the Loganville Lions Club and Keep Walton Beautiful are sponsoring a document destruction day.

🎶 Andre Bennett at A Bite To Eat
📍 4447 Atlanta Hwy, Loganville, GA 30052
🕒 Sunday, May 10, 2026 • 1:00–5:00 PM
Come enjoy great food and live music with Andre Bennett at A Bite To Eat.

🍗 Wing Fling 2026!
📍 Loganville Town Green, Main Street, Loganville, GA 30052
🕒 Saturday, May 16, 2026 • 10:30 AM–2:30 PM
Get ready to eat wings, as the Loganville Rotary brings you the 11th annual Wing Fling!  Taste amazing wings from a variety of cookers, and vote on your favorite!  http://wingfling.org

When Loganville’s McDonald’s closed for reconstruction, Patriots’ Grill at the American Legion saw the opportunity for a viral moment.

The local eatery launched a playful social media series, starring a familiar clown character reacting with shock to the fast-food demolition—only to wander into Patriots’ Grill in desperate search of a meal.

Joined by a cast of parody fast-food mascots, the clown samples burgers, wings, and comfort food favorites, quickly becoming a fan of his new hangout.

The series quickly grabbed Loganville’s attention, with Patriots’ Grill’s Facebook page surging in followers by 38,000% and business doubling as curious locals stopped by to try the food themselves.

The restaurant, open to the public at the American Legion, is cementing its status as a local gem and lunch favorite.

This creative marketing proves sometimes losing an old favorite just leads to an even better find.

Loganville, GA residents, leaders, and officials gathered on May 7 to mark the National Day of Prayer, joining fellow Americans in a collective moment of reflection and unity.

The event took place downtown, featuring inspiring messages from Mayor Branden Whitfield and former Mayor Dan Curry on the power of faith and leadership in public service.

Local pastors from a range of denominations led prayers, urging perseverance and faith amid life’s challenges.

Together, the community prayed for Loganville, Georgia, and the nation, underscoring unity across differences.

First established by President Harry S. Truman in 1952 and permanently placed on the first Thursday in May by President Ronald Reagan, the National Day of Prayer is a longstanding American tradition.

Loganville’s observance emphasized continuity and civic connection, reminding attendees of the shared values of faith and service that define the community.

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”  -  Hellen Keller

Loganville residents are now under Georgia’s annual burn ban, in effect from May 1 to September 30, as summer temperatures and outdoor activities ramp up in Gwinnett and Walton counties.

This seasonal restriction, enforced by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, prohibits burning yard debris, limbs, and land-clearing materials to help lower ozone pollution and protect air quality.

The ban is especially vital this year, with additional wildfire concerns in South Georgia causing temporary fire restrictions statewide.

Smoke from burning can worsen ground-level ozone, posing health risks for children, seniors, and anyone with respiratory issues.

Residents are encouraged to bag yard waste, use recycling services, or compost instead of burning.

Officials remind everyone to stay informed and take extra precautions, helping to keep Loganville safe and air clean throughout the summer.

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